A total of 1500 Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) and other election materials reached 126 polling stations ahead of the Barishal City Corporation election billed for Monday. The presiding officers received the EVMs from Shilpakala Academy in the city on Sunday. According to Election Commission, 126 presiding officers will perform their duties at
Author: United News of Bangladesh
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BNP’s complaints to foreign countries didn’t yield any results: Quader
Awami League general secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the BNP's movement has now entered its 15th year and its complaints to foreign countries did not yield any results. He made the remarks while addressing a commemoration meeting held in Naogaon, marking the 10th death anniversary of AL leader Abdul Jalil. "They
US announces new visa policy targeting next Bangladesh elections
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Overhead transmission lines in Hatirjheel going underground
Dhaka Power Distribution Company Ltd (DPDC) has finally started the work to lay underground cables that will replace the high voltage overhead transmission lines in Hatirjheel area. "We've already laid 2.2km of 132 kilovolt (kV) underground cables, out of a total length of 3.5 km. We hope, by next year people
20 hurt, 10 held as police baton-charge in Khulna
At least 30 people including police personnel were injured in a clash between the law enforcers and BNP supporters over holding a pre-scheduled rally of the party in front of Khulna Press Club in the city on Friday afternoon. Shafiqul Islam Tuhin, member secretary of Khulna Metropolitan Unit BNP, claimed that
C’nawabganj farmers smile for bumper mango production
Farmers are all smiles thanks to the bumper production of mango in Chapainawabganj district. Mango is the main cash crop in Chapainawabganj, and this year the price of mango seems profitable in the local market. The mango farmers are busy nurturing their orchards in the district. After meeting local demand, a huge quantity
Resist domestic, foreign evil to sustain democracy: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Wednesday urged every citizen of the country to resist the evil forces at home and abroad who are creating obstacles in the way of democracy and development. He made this call during a visit to 'Pabna Diabetic Association' followed by an exchange of views this morning on
Country should be built following desire of people: President
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Tuesday said the society should be built in accordance with the desire of the people. He said this while exchanging views with journalists at Pabna Press Club. He also sought cooperation of the media, irrespective of party affiliations and ideologies, in fulfilling his assignments in the country's highest
